Toddler Assistant Teacher

Magical Beginnings Inc; Mount Sinai (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Magical Beginnings Inc. is seeking a compassionate Toddler Assistant Teacher for our Mt. Sinai center. You will support toddler development through hands-on learning, structured routines, and social-emotional interactions.

Responsibilities include planning age-appropriate activities, supervising routines, and collaborating with staff while ensuring safety and developmental progress. This role offers weekday hours and a competitive hourly wage.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education preferred.
• Minimum of 9 college credits in Early Childhood Education (required for NYS OCFS Group Teacher).
• 2+ years of experience working with toddlers in licensed childcare or early education setting.
• CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain).
• Availability to work Monday through Friday between 7:30 am and 5:30 pm.

Responsibilities

• Support planning and implementing age-appropriate toddler curriculum and activities.
• Create a nurturing, structured classroom environment for social, emotional, cognitive, language and physical development.
• Lead daily routines including meals, diapering/toileting, naps, outdoor play and transitions.
• Supervise toddlers with safe teacher-to-child ratios and engagement.
• Encourage language development, problem solving, independence and social play.
• Communicate with families about daily activities, milestones, and progress.
• Collaborate with assistants and center leadership to maintain a positive environment.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitization per NY childcare regulations.

Skills

Toddler development

Classroom management

Family communication

CPR/First Aid

Education

Associate/Bachelor in ECE

9 college credits in ECE

Tools

OCFS trainings

Job description

At Magical Beginnings, we believe every child deserves a safe, nurturing, and engaging start to their educational journey. With care, we care — and that belief is at the heart of everything we do. As a trusted leader in early childhood education, our childcare and preschool centers create supportive learning environments where children are encouraged to explore, grow, and build confidence every day.

We’re currently seeking a compassionate and energetic Toddler Assistant Teacher to join our Mt. Sinai center. This role is ideal for an early childhood educator who enjoys supporting toddler development through hands‑on learning, structured routines, and meaningful social‑emotional interactions during some of the most important years of early childhood growth.

As a Toddler Assistant Teacher, you’ll support a toddler classroom focused on creating a safe, engaging, and developmentally appropriate childcare environment while supporting children’s learning, communication, and independence.

What You'll Do:

• Support with planning and implementing age‑appropriate toddler curriculum, classroom activities, and sensory learning experiences aligned with early childhood education best practices
• Creating a nurturing and structured toddler classroom environment that supports social, emotional, cognitive, language, and physical development
• Leading daily childcare routines including meals, diapering/toileting, naps, outdoor play, circle time, and classroom transitions
• Supervising toddlers throughout the day while maintaining active engagement, classroom management, and safe teacher‑to‑child ratios
• Encouraging language development, problem‑solving, independence, and positive peer interactions through play‑based learning
• Building strong relationships and open communication with families regarding daily activities, milestones, and developmental progress
• Collaborating with Assistant Teachers and center leadership to maintain a positive, team‑oriented daycare and preschool environment
• Maintaining classroom cleanliness, organization, and sanitization in accordance with New York State childcare licensing regulations and health and safety standards
• Preparing lesson plans and classroom materials that promote exploration, creativity, and hands‑on learning experiences
• Ensuring compliance with all OCFS childcare regulations, center policies, and early childhood education quality standards
• Supporting a positive childcare culture built on professionalism, teamwork, and a genuine passion for early childhood education

What You'll Need to Succeed:

• Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education preferred
• Minimum of 9 college credits in Early Childhood Education (required for NYS OCFS Group Teacher qualification)
• 2+ years of experience working with toddlers in a licensed childcare or early education setting
• Strong understanding of toddler development and classroom management
• A calm, patient, and nurturing approach
• CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain)
• Willingness to complete all OCFS required trainings
• Availability to work Monday through Friday between 7:30 am and 5:30 pm

$17 - $22 an hour

Payroll is processed weekly.

Here, your role as a Toddler Lead Teacher connects directly with our mission of high‑quality early childhood education. By collaborating with teacher assistants, preschool teachers, and fellow caregivers, you’ll help create a strong educational community where infants thrive from the very beginning. We look forward to seeing you in the classroom!

About Magical Beginnings

Magical Beginnings Learning Centers is a growing network of early childhood schools dedicated to creating nurturing, engaging, and joyful learning environments. We value collaboration, kindness, and continuous improvement—and we support our team members with a positive culture, competitive benefits, and opportunities to grow.

Magical Beginnings is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and strives to be a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. All employment is based on qualifications, merit, and business need. Magical Beginnings does not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, religion, age, marital status, pregnancy, nationality, physical or mental disability, medical condition, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.